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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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